I have begun to wonder if I can be called a librarian at all. Am I the only person who knows what she wants to be when she grows up but can’t find a place to be it? Of course not! But does graduating from library school make me a librarian? Even without a library to librarian from? These thoughts were running through my head while I lay awake in the tent next to a snoring sheltie during a nice rain last night. The thoughts were rumbling through my head because a new posting for a part time adult reference librarian appeared late in the evening. The position is in a city about 38 miles from me, maybe a 45 minute drive during traffic. It’s not a large library system, probably doesn’t pay outstanding wages. But it’s a library and I’m hungry for library work. So I will drop by this library today and pick up an employment application. And since I’ll be dressed in something more presentable than my current uniform of sloppy shorts, Tshirt and flip flops, maybe I’ll stop by a few other libraries as well.
August 19, 2008 at 10:51 am
Good luck! In a modified version of what someone said about something once, being a librarian is a state of mind. And I definitely think you’ve got that state of mind. If you need any help with anything, just email me.
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August 19, 2008 at 1:50 pm
If it helps, I think of you as my reference desk for all things Michigan.
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August 20, 2008 at 8:31 pm
Its a long drive with the way gas prices are, but it is experience and will certainly help if something closer to home comes up. Good luck
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August 20, 2008 at 11:09 pm
You are my number one reference desk for all things period.
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